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Quinn wants to take over as starting quarterback
Cleveland GM Phil Savage says Derek Anderson is the clear leader heading into training camp.
Associated Press
Monday, March 03, 2008
CLEVELAND ? Browns quarterback Brady Quinn expects to compete for the starting job despite Derek Anderson's $24 million, three-year contract.
"My whole goal is preparing myself and getting ready to try to take over the starting job and lead this team," said Quinn Saturday, March 1, during an appearance at an auto show.
Anderson agreed to his new deal Friday, Feb. 29, a move that took him off the restricted free-agent market. The contract includes $14.5 million guaranteed.
General Manager Phil Savage says Anderson is the clear starter entering training camp. Anderson threw 29 TD passes last season and led the Browns to 10 wins.
Quinn understands the situation and even applauded Anderson's signing, but doesn't plan on carrying a clipboard again. His mind-set is "just competing and try to take this team to the playoffs, something we weren't able to do last year."
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